The 2014 Atlantic Conference Champions, St. Augustine Seminary Ezzanugbo Ebonyi State failed to contain the fireworks in the group B first match in the boys’ category against Ilupeju Grammar School, Lagos State.
The Ebonyi boys started very well in the first and second quarters but could not manage their success in the last two quarters of the encounter which ended 32-25. In spite of the pep talk and constant piloting by Rev. Fr. Donatus Ofuluozor the Ebonyi boys could not stop the rampaging Ilupeju Grammar School Lagos State.
‘’My boys lost grip in the third quarter. So many fouls were against them and their shooting was also suspect. We have put that match behind us’’. Rev. Fr. Ofuluozor said.
Coach Yinka Oyeyemi of Ilupeju Grammar School whose boys put in extra effort in the fourth quarter was pleased with the result. ‘’It is good to start well, the champions from various Conferences are here in Lagos to pick the trophy. We have to be cautious, take our chances and make sure we finish well’’.
In another encounter in group A St. Peter’s Idah Kogi State defeated Government Secondary School Barnawa, Kaduna State 45 -43. Coach Riznma Sheneni of Kogi State believes the encounter a very tough one. ‘’The margin was too close. It could have gone either side but my team was lucky and i did a lot from the bench’’.
In the girls’ cadre, Niger State flag bearer, Government Secondary School Bida defeated Government Secondary School Numan Adamawa State 26 -16.
